How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Chatfield, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Chatfield, MN is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.91 mi
02h 30m
Flight
103.71 mi
166.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.71 mi
Kilometers
166.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.91 mi
Kilometers
194.59 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Chatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dennison
MN

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
60.4 mi
01h 15m
To Chatfield
60.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Chatfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Chatfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2496 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.5 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    12 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Chatfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
55.6 mi · 46%
Rochester
21 mi · 17%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 11%
I 94 East
12.5 mi · 10%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 5%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

38.5 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
01h 15m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Chatfield?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Brooklyn Park and 60.5 miles from Chatfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dennison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.

RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

118 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Chatfield. Straight-line distance: 103.71 mi (166.9 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Chatfield

#2 Chatfield

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates43.8455200, -92.1890500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Chatfield (-92.18905, 43.84552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.74 $33.49
Premium $4.39 $18.75 $37.51
Diesel $4.86 $20.77 $41.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Chatfield. The current time is 06:44:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.